Johnson County elementary student removed from school after air gun found on campus

The school continued operating normally after a school resource officer secured the air gun Wednesday morning.

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An elementary student was removed from school Wednesday morning after being found with an air gun, according to Johnson County Schools.

In a message to parents and guardians, Superintendent Dr. Christopher Watkins said a school resource officer secured the air gun.

The district did not identify the school or release additional information about the student.

School officials are investigating the incident and said they will follow district procedures with support from local law enforcement.

The school continued operating normally after the air gun was secured.

“The safety and well-being of our students and staff remains a top priority,” Watkins said.